In The Pit
In The Pit · 16/03/2025
A year ago, I took a borrowed camera to a metal gig, failed at concert photography, and had an awkward but unforgettable moment with Jón Geir. Here’s what happened—and why it still matters.
In The Pit · 04/08/2024
Like our arrival, the departure goes without a hitch. We are able to leave the campground without any problems whatsoever. We are not the only ones departing, but not as many cars as I'd have thought are on the road. The way to the motorway is perfectly signposted and guides are strategically placed at all crossings. We reach the motorway in no time and would have been home by 1 AM. If it hadn't been for the Elbe Tunnel. Three lanes are being merged into one and even in the middle of the night,...
In The Pit · 03/08/2024
Day 5 starts early again after a very bad night. Our newest tent neighbours have treated my ears to some of the worst music shit possible until half past 2 AM and I fell asleep with my noise cancelling headphones on, only to wake around 4 AM with the chills and nausea. It is day 5, the last official festival day and I have to admit - despite drinking responsibly and not overdoing it; despite glamping; despite best possible weather circumstances - I have reached my limits physically. I am fed up...
In The Pit · 02/08/2024
Day 4 starts with AC/DC from somewhere on the campground at 7 AM. It is cold and damp and I feel knackered. My feet hurt and look like they won't fit into any kind of shoe any time soon. Slippers it is. I beat the morning rush for showers and toilets and it's not a very pleasant experience. It is getting increasingly harder to find anything remotely clean. By 8 AM I am again treated to Bavarian brass music. It starts to rain and we move our stuff into Jan-Hendrik's tent.
In The Pit · 01/08/2024
Wacken day 3 starts with Bavarian brass music from the neighbouring plot. It is half past eight when I roll out of my tent, very grumpy. The toilets are no longer clean and there is a queue for everything. This is the first morning I am not loving being here. It gets better after the first pot of coffee, though. Marie uses Chris' multitool to puncture my blister (don't try this at home!). Always good to have a doctor at hand. I had planned to go and see the Dio Disciples at noon, but I can't...
In The Pit · 31/07/2024
My first proper Wacken day starts earlier than expected. Around 6:30 AM we have some kind of construction or cleaning vehicle on the campground, which is doing some pumping and it is not possible to ignore it. I have slept a deep and exhausted sleep and I am happy to announce my back is not killing me. The camp beds were a wise investment. As we are up so early, there is no queue at the toilets and we have a very relaxed morning with some fresh coffee out of a plastic cup as I've forgotten to...
In The Pit · 30/07/2024
Wackeeeeen! Did I really make it this year? I bloody well did. And I did better than I expected. Let me take you through my Wacken experience, starting with Day 1, which was for me on Tuesday, 30th of July. I am getting up at an ungodly hour after a sleepless night in my daughter's pink bedroom. Our bedroom is already occupied by my parents, who will be looking after the children the rest of the week. Marie is testing her brandnew airbed in the living room.
In The Pit · 21/07/2024
Klash Of The Ruhrpott - For nearly a year, I've had the tickets for this legendary event sitting neatly sealed on my desk. Announced in August 2023 (remember, when I DIDN'T go to Wacken), it was sold out within days. The Teutonic Four of Thrash Metal planned a show together. The chance to see Tankard, Destructrion, Sodom and Kreator the same day - well, there was not much to think about. I had immensely high expectations and a lot of anticipation for this event. What I didn’t count on was:...
In The Pit · 19/02/2024
My first night in the pit—armed with a borrowed camera, shredded nerves, and zero clue. A chaotic but unforgettable Skálmöld show in Bremen.
In The Pit · 20/11/2023
Sólstafir - one of my favourite bands. Since I've discovered them, I have devoured all of their albums. I listen to Sólstafir when I write, I listen to them when doing chores, I listen to them on long drives and I listen to them when I don't like sitting in quiet. When I heard they were coming to Hamburg on November 19th, I got my tickets immediately and I had been looking forward to this day since June. This was my first concert without my husband accompanying me. This made the experience...